Rowville vs Scoresby
Scoresby (median $1,000,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Rowville ($1,150,000).
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Rowville and Scoresby side by side
| Measure | Rowville | Scoresby |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,150,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Median unit | $697,500 | $1,092,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $597/wk |
| Unit rent | $530/wk | $510/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1055 | 1070 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 33,571 | 6,066 |
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 837 mm | 838 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 26.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Rowville scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Scoresby (1070) sits above Rowville (1055).
- For buyers
- Scoresby is the lower entry point at $1,000,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Scoresby offers the higher gross rental yield (3.10% vs 2.71%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Scoresby edges out on average school ICSEA (1070 vs 1055).
Rowville vs Scoresby: common questions
Is Rowville or Scoresby cheaper to buy in?
Scoresby has the lower median house price at $1,000,000, roughly 13% below Rowville ($1,150,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Rowville or Scoresby have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Scoresby scores 1070 vs 1055 in Rowville. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Rowville or Scoresby?
Rowville scores 100/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Rowville or Scoresby?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.10% in Scoresby vs 2.71% in Rowville. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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